Head of Design Operations
Lead a high performing technical team in a quick growing SEQ framing business.
Steelcraft Group is one of Queensland’s largest and fastest growing house framing specialists with a clear vision to set the benchmark for quality, service and customer experience. We operate with precision, accountability and a commitment to Deliver Awesome for builders across South East Queensland.
As we scale, we are strengthening our leadership structure and investing in leaders who can lift capability, drive performance and build disciplined and high performing teams.
About the Role
The Head of Design Operations owns the end to end operational performance of Steelcraft Group’s detailing department. You will lead workflow planning, job allocation, quality, standards governance, documentation quality, team capability and continuous improvement.
You will build a disciplined and high performing team that produces accurate and buildable models and documentation that support fast and reliable manufacturing and installation.
The detailing department is growing quickly so this role requires a leader who can scale systems, uplift standards and create a predictable and high quality workflow workplace.
You will work closely with Production, Construction, Sales and Estimating and the Leadership Team to align priorities and ensure projects flow smoothly through the business.
Key Areas of Ownership
- Workflow planning and forecasting
- Accuracy, quality standards and First Time Right outcomes
- Standards governance, libraries, templates and documentation quality
- Team capability uplift and performance management
- Root Cause Analysis and quality improvement
About You
We are seeking a senior leader with experience managing technical design, drafting or detailing teams in environments such as structural steel, prefabrication, modular construction, LGS manufacturing or similar technical operations.
Detailing experience is valuable but not essential. What matters most is leadership maturity, operational discipline and a proven ability to build and lead a high performing team.
You will bring:
- Experience leading a technical team in a fast paced environment
- Strong workflow management and organisational capability
- Proven ability to drive accuracy, quality and operational consistency
- Experience improving standards, systems or technical processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A coaching mindset with high expectations and professional standards
- The ability to lead change and embed clear ways of working
- Experience with Vertex BD, Tekla, Framecad, MWF, Revit or similar software is advantageous
Why Steelcraft?
- Strong and growing SEQ business with clear direction and long term stability
- Senior leadership role with direct influence across the business
- Genuine career growth opportunities as the business scales
- Modern Larapinta facility with advanced manufacturing capability
- Supportive and aligned executive leadership
- Significant opportunity to shape and grow the detailing function
- A competitive and attractive package for an exceptional leader
At Steelcraft Group you will have the autonomy and support to build a high performing detailing operation that drives the success of the entire business.
How to Apply?
Please send your current resume and a cover letter to:
Seniority level
- Seniority level: Director
Employment type
- Employment type: Full-time
Job function
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries: Construction
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